fluke 1. n. 1. Any of numerous parasitic flatworms, including the trematodes, some of which infect humans, and the monogeneans, which are chiefly ectoparasites of fish. 2.Any of various flatfishes chiefly of the genus Paralichthys, especially the summer flounder.. (Animals) any parasitic flatworm, such as the blood fluke and liver fluke, of the classes Monogenea and Digenea (formerly united in a single class Trematoda). 2. (Zoology) another name for flounder 2 1. [Old English flÅc; related to Old Norse flÅki flounder, Old Saxon flaka sole, Old High German flah smooth]. (fluk).
Muscle relaxers are a group of drugs that reduce tension and spasm in muscles and have an overall sedative effect on the body. Muscle-relaxing drugs are designed to depress the central nervous system. There are two main types of muscle relaxers: spasmolytics and neuromuscular blockers.
Side Effects of Muscle Relaxants. All muscle relaxants are associated with side effects, and you should be monitored carefully while taking any type of this medication. The most common side effects include dry mouth, drowsiness, and constipation. As with benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants can also be habit forming.Muscle relaxants should not be taken for extended periods of time unless under the direction of a health care professional.nstead, muscle relaxants help to mask pain, enabling you to get on with your daily life. Like benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants also work on the brain. These medications work to reduce your brainâs ability to sense pain, allowing you to relax.